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Current Date And Time In Fukuyama, Japan

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
01:14:50 JST
State: Hiroshima
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 468,812
District: Fukuyama Shi

✈️ Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Fukuyama.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Fukuyama with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Fukuyama — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Fukuyama, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Japan before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Japan's time zone +09:00, country calling code +81 (exit prefix 010) and country internet domain .JP. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Fukuyama.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+09:00
📞 Country Calling Code+81
☎️ International Exit Prefix010
🌐 Internet Domain.JP

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Japan — police 110, ambulance 119, fire brigade 118. Store these in your phone before you reach Fukuyama. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Fukuyama.

🚔
Police
110
🚑
Ambulance
119
🚒
Fire
118

📊 Japan At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Japan — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.925
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
84.0
years
💰
GDP Per Capita
$32,487
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.5%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Japan development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Fukuyama for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Fukuyama
International Airport • HIJ
Hiroshima Airport
Hiroshima, JP
41
km away
Nearest to Hiroshima (Capital)
Regional Airport • IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
Iwakuni, JP
34
km from Hiroshima

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Fukuyama's exact coordinates, or Hiroshima's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Fukuyama From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fukuyama to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Tokyo (Japan)587 km365 mi~ 1h 26m
Singapore (Singapore)4,792 km2,977 mi~ 6h 23m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,421 km4,611 mi~ 9h 29m
Sydney (Australia)7,825 km4,862 mi~ 9h 57m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,014 km5,601 mi~ 11h 21m
Los Angeles (United States)9,359 km5,816 mi~ 11h 46m
London (United Kingdom)9,433 km5,862 mi~ 11h 51m
Paris (France)9,558 km5,939 mi~ 12h
Toronto (Canada)10,715 km6,658 mi~ 13h 21m
New York (United States)11,197 km6,957 mi~ 13h 55m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Fukuyama, Japan is set to Japan Standard Time (JST) with a current offset of UTC +09:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Fukuyama requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneJapan Standard Time (JST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +09:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time1:14 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Fukuyama to Major World Cities

It is currently 1:14 AM on Tuesday in Fukuyama. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Fukuyama right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Fukuyama
New York (United States)Mon, 12:14 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 9:14 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 12:14 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 5:14 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 6:14 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 8:14 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Tue, 12:14 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Tue, 1:14 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Tue, 2:14 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Tue, 4:14 AM3h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Fukuyama — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Fukuyama is the Japanese yen (JPY), written as ¥. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
¥ 163.71
JPY
€ 1 Euro
¥ 186.17
JPY
£ 1 British Pound
¥ 217.78
JPY
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
¥ 114.47
JPY
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
¥ 115.99
JPY

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Fukuyama

Knowing which languages are used in Fukuyama helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
None
National language(s):
Japanese

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Fukuyama. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Kannabe (Hiroshima, Japan)6 mi9 kmNNE
⬆️
Kannabecho-yahiro (Hiroshima, Japan)6 mi10 kmNNE
⬆️
Shin’ichi (Hiroshima, Japan)7 mi12 kmNW
⬆️
Kasaoka (Okayama, Japan)8 mi13 kmENE
⬆️
Fuchucho (Hiroshima, Japan)10 mi16 kmNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Fukuyama

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Fukuyama is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,662 km away. Straight-line distances from Fukuyama to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China1,662 km1,033 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,280 km3,281 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,804 km5,470 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,605 km5,968 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,448 km7,735 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,491 km10,247 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,690 km11,614 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Fukuyama shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Hiroshima and Japan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Hiroshima Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Hiroshima, including major hub cities.
✈️ Japan Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Japan.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Fukuyama, Japan runs at 100V / 50 Hz / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Fukuyama and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Fukuyama.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage100 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz / 60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Fukuyama's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Fukuyama

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Fukuyama. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Fukuyama — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Fukuyama

Fukuyama keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Japan. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Fukuyama

The closest airport to Fukuyama is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), about 41 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Fukuyama From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Fukuyama needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Fukuyama gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Fukuyama

Fukuyama rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Fukuyama — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Fukuyama

ℹ️ Fukuyama OverviewSee the full profile of Fukuyama — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Fukuyama MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Fukuyama for distance and direction.
💰 Fukuyama CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Fukuyama

What side of the road do people drive on in Fukuyama?

Fukuyama, like the rest of Japan, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Fukuyama use?

Fukuyama runs on 100V / 50 Hz / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Fukuyama?

In Fukuyama, reach police on 110, ambulance on 119, fire brigade on 118. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Fukuyama?

Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is the nearest airport to Fukuyama, about 41 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Fukuyama in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Fukuyama runs on Japan Standard Time (UTC +09:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Fukuyama?

Fukuyama shares the official and regional languages of Hiroshima and Japan — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Fukuyama?

No — Fukuyama uses the Japanese yen (JPY), symbol ¥. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Fukuyama currency page for live rates.